Everyday chemicals may be fueling the obesity crisis
Obesity is a growing concern worldwide, and it's not a minor issue. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has...
This drug could help prevent weight regain after weight loss surgery
Researchers from UT Southwestern Medical Center have published a study indicating that anti-obesity medications like semaglutide can effectively help manage weight that is regained...
Scientists find the hidden culprit behind obesity
Obesity is a global issue that has been ballooning since 1975. According to the World Health Organization, the number of overweight people has nearly...
Trendy obesity drug not cost-effective for everyone, study finds
Teen obesity is a growing concern, and drugs to help combat it are now being approved for young people aged 12 and up.
The latest...
Many Americans with obesity missing out on treatment, despite more options
Obesity is a major issue in the United States, affecting both adults and children. Not only is it a health condition on its own,...
Food choices at an ‘all-you-can-eat’ buffet linked to weight gain risk
A recent study published in the journal Appetite by researchers at the University of Kansas has highlighted the relationship between the consumption of hyperpalatable...
What physicians get wrong about the risks of being overweight
Based on cues she'd picked up from popular culture and public health guidance, Stanford Medicine statistician Maya Mathur, PhD, had always assumed that being...
Doctors can get wrong about the risk of being overweight, study finds
A new study led by Dr. Maya Mathur of Stanford Medicine highlights the disparity between physicians' beliefs and empirical evidence concerning the mortality risks...
Dental health suffers in weight loss surgery patients, says study
Have you ever thought about the connection between weight loss and dental health?
It might seem unrelated, but a recent study from Brazil has found...
Vegan diet high in legumes can help you lose weight, study finds
Most people are aware that switching to a vegan diet can be beneficial for their health. A new 16-week study by the Physicians Committee...